LATINOPIA GUEST BLOG 1.01.26 XOCHITL ON FIGHTING BACK IN THE NEW YEAR
Happy New Year! We dogs figure time in terms of regular meals, so every meal is a "Happy New Meal" to me. But I’ll tell you that the park visits and hamburger meals this past year were … [Read more...]
ANGELA VALENZUELA 01.01.26 VISION OF THE VANQUISHED WHAT U.S. POWER STRUCTURE FEARS
"The Vision of the Vanquished": Knowledge Europe Destroyed—and that the U.S. Power Structure Still Fears by Angela Valenzuela, Ph.D. December 24, 2025 You may view and listen to this blog … [Read more...]
EL PROFE QUEZADA NOS DICE 12.26.25 BUEÑUELOS!
The tradition of eating buñuelos on New Year’s Day is woven deeply into Mexican history, stretching back to the blending of Spanish and Indigenous cultures. What began as a simple fried dough brought … [Read more...]
BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 12.26.25 LA CULTURA GASTRONOMIA EN PUERTO RICO
Burundanga de Zocotroco José M. Umpierre La cultura Gastronomía en Puerto Rico La gastronomía puertorriqueña es un distintivo cultural sobresaliente de nuestra identidad, importante para los … [Read more...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 12.25.25 MASTER ARTIST LUIS GUERRERO
Latino Artist Luis Guerrero Masters the Art of Painting and Metal Sculpture Luis “Chispas” Guerrero is a metal artist, painter, and sculptor whose work centers on Mexican American and Chicano … [Read more...]
MARK GUERRERO’S EAST L.A. STORIES – DALE VILLAVICENCIO
https://youtu.be/64y7c8_U81E?si=L0O2gsiivRd5CVt3 Mark Guerrero interviews percussionist Dale Villavicencio, who played in Tierra with Rudy Salas for 21 years. He is now a member of Tierra Legacy … [Read more...]
POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS 12.18.25 MY HEART SOARS LIKE A HAWK
My heart soars like a hawk… You cannot oppress the people who are not afraid anymore. César Chávez, Chicano labor and civil rights leader Those who would oppress us have grossly misjudged us. We … [Read more...]
BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO (ENGLISH) 12.19.25 PUERTO RICO AND THE MONROE DOCTRINE
And then there is the urgent geopolitical issue "After years of abandonment, the United States will reaffirm and enforce the Monroe Doctrine to restore American preeminence in the Western … [Read more...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 12.18. 25 THE VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE AND MATACHINES
The Virgin Guadalupe, Matachines, and Chicano Art Tradition On Friday, December 12, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church on San Antonio’s Westside hosted three distinct Matachines dance groups in … [Read more...]
BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 12.19.25 EL INAPLAZABLE ASUNTO GEOPOLITICO
Burundanga de Zocotroco José M. Umpierre Y entonces está el inaplazable asunto Geopolítico “Tras años de abandono, Estados Unidos reafirmará y hará cumplir la Doctrina Monroe para … [Read more...]
MARK GUERRERO’S EAST LA MUSIC STORIES – LOUIE MENDEZ OF LOS ROCK ANGELS
https://youtu.be/8dAiXEjaOf0?si=0gWXL_Sju68tr70o Mark Guerrero interviews singer/songwriter/musician Louie Mendez of Los Rock Angels and Trio Los Dados. Louie has also played with The Texas … [Read more...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 2026 CHRISTMAS BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
This week's Tejano Report showcases five books recommended by Ricardo Romo as great books and also possible holiday gifts. ENJOY! … [Read more...]
BOBBI MURRAY’S REPORT FROM THE TRENCHES 12.11.25 UCLA PANEL HIGHLIGHTS RESPONSES TO ICE
In early November, the UCLA Center for Law and Immigration Policy convened a panel to assess the fightback efforts amid the current explosion of immigration raids and anti-immigrant public policy. … [Read more...]
MARK GUERRERO’S EAST L.A. MUSIC STORIES- SAL RODRIGUEZ
https://youtu.be/gPwYPBU41l0?si=-y8rovERhVL3-M6n Mark Guerrero interviews drummer/percussionist Sal Rodriguez, who has been playing drums and percussion with War for the last 34 years. He was also … [Read more...]
EL PROFE QUEZADA NOS DICE 12.11.25 THE ARAB LEGACY ON OUR SPANISH LANGUAGE
The Spanish language, like many tongues, is a tapestry woven from centuries of cultural encounters. One of the most profound influences came from the Arab world during the Middle Ages, when the Moors … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA HERO DR. RICARDO ROMO
Latinopia is proud to recognize Dr. Ricardo Romo as a Latinopia Hero. Ricardo is a nationally respected urban historian, educator, and advocate for Latino culture and civil rights. From 1992 to 1999, … [Read more...]
BOBBI MURRAY’S REPORT FROM THE TRENCHES 12.05.25 CARWASHEROS PRESENTE!
On the day before Thanksgiving, California labor leader David Huerta was in a downtown Los Angeles federal courtroom pleading not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of obstruction, resistance, or … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA WORD ADELITA GRIJALVA AT NO KINGS DAY
Adelita Grijalva was elected to represent Arizona's 7th Congressional District on September 25th 2025. But Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has refused to swear her in. She has vowed to be the … [Read more...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT TUCSON’S YA HECHO ART EXHIBIT
Tucson Museum of Art Highlights Borderland Latino Art–Ya Hecho: Readymade in the Borderlands. Ya Hecho: Readymade in the Borderlands, an exhibition at the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic … [Read more...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 12.05.25 GRACIELA ITURBIDE BORDERLAND IMAGES
Graciela Iturbide: Borderland Images from East Los Angeles and Tijuana In 1986, Iturbide was one of the 200 photographers invited from across the world for a project titled A Day in the Life of … [Read more...]